Chapter 148 - Ceasing the Killings

The estate exuded a profound quietness that was only possible during the dead of night, when everything seemed to be holding its breath. Soft silvery moonlight flowed through the wide windows, bathing the room and creating exquisite shadows on the floor. He saw his sister Lydia and mother Luna Anne, both soundly dozing in their beds. He just stood there, observing them, for a moment. With all of her daytime anxieties and cares gone, Luna Anne had a soft face. She was renowned to be a tough and resilient leader, yet in her sleep, she appeared younger and more vulnerable. Lydia slept beside her, one hand resting protectively on her big belly. He leaned down and kissed his mother on the forehead. He wanted to remain and become the son she desired, but there was no going back now that he had made his decision. Luke turned, giving it one last, long glance before slipping out of the room, his heart heavy with the thought of what he was leaving behind. Following the shadows as usual, h